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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1930

Page

2

Alabama Farm Bureau Moves To Stabilize Cotton Prices

The Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association offers advances of 9 cents per pound for cotton in the annual pool and 8 cents for the special pool, despite market prices under 11 cents. Farmers may pool cotton in three pools with varying sale timings and settlements. The Cotton Stabilization Corporation, Federal Farm Board, and American Cotton Cooperative Association back the plan to avoid carryover and maximize service.

Alabama Farm Bureau Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association Alabama Northington Cotton Stabilization Corporation Alabama Association N 1 Federal Farm Board American Cotton Cooperative Association Cotton Association

Two Students Die In Airplane Crash Near San Antonio

In an air collision during attack maneuvers near Van Ormy Texas two advanced flying school cadets were killed. They were Cadet Donald DeWitt Campbell 23 son of Mr and Mrs George Campbell Anadarko Oklahoma and Cadet Robert Lee Scott 23 son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Scott Bethany Illinois.

San Antonio Texas Advanced Flying School Kellyfield van Ormy Donald DeWitt Campbe George ©. Campbell Anadarko Okla Robert Lee Scott Hugh Scott Bethany

Fourth Nevada gas-method murderer slated for October execution

The fourth inmate sentenced to death by Nevada for gas-method killings since adoption of lethal gas will be executed in October. The case highlights the state's continuing use of the death penalty under the new system.

Nevada

Community Notes Highlight Social Visits Around Hartselle

Somerville RT 2 News reports a flurry of visitors and family gatherings across nearby towns. Memphians Joe Richardson Jr returns from visiting Mrs. Frank Grevie. Eriji Love and Jewel West stay with Mrs Edward Blankenship. Walter May of Dallas visits relatives. Rev Noah Mason plans a Texas move amid bush arbor meetings near Mrs Pearl Stringer.

Joe Richardson, Jr Memphis Frank Grevie Grevie Eriji Love Jewel West Hartselle Edward Blankenship Walter May Dallas Texas Jim Thompson Myrtle Muzzey Annie Thompson Homer Johnson Sam and Oscar Johnson Warrior John Muzzey Sterling Muzzey Fred Blankenship Evelyn Vera Decatur Jack Thomas R. L. Blankenship Ethel Muzzey Ethel Berry Athens Add Halbrooks J. T. Blankenship Hafford Guy Leeman Fred. Blankenship

Sun Day Guests and Local Socials in Cedar Plains

Miss Gladys McCaig hosted the Sun day visit with Miss Lorene Reeder. Miss Flora McCaig underwent appendix removal and friends wish her speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Denton and others visited Decatur on Tuesday. W. W. Coleman traveled to Cullman for business Saturday.

Gladys McCaig Lorene Reeder Addie Jenkins Mildred Jackson West Center Evergreen Flora McCaig Dewey Denton Clarence Denton Collins Luther McCaig Decatur T. J. Jackson Cullman County Lucy Fitzgerald Sarah Garner Frances Fitzgerald W. W. Coleman Cullman

Mt Moriah News Delighted Visits Across Neighbors

Mrs H R Terry visits daughter in Wheeler Alabama. Flora and Pauline Earwood return home to Pleasant Hill after two weeks with Rev F J Schlasser. Several local families share Sunday visits and dinners, including Mr Mrs J Smith and family, Ben Terry and Wallace, Marion Mote and Geraldine, Paris Terry and baby, Ed Terry, Norwood and near Courtland. Monroe Terry and family join Riley Hill clan for Sunday afternoon.

H. R. Terry J. L. Smith Wheeler Ala Flora Pauline Earwood Pleasant Hill F. J. Schlasser Marion Mote Geraldine Paris ‘Terry Baby Ed Terry Norwood A. W. Hill Near Courtland Monroe Terry Riley Hill

Austinville News Roundup of Visits and Local Events

Austinville residents host and visit relatives across Montgomery Memphis Birmingham and Decatur. A Baptist revival continues as families travel by car and share greetings with neighbors and kin during the week.

Madison News Social Roundup of Visits and Local Events

Madison was drenched by a heavy rain and storm Sunday night. Mrs. Fannie Collier hosted a Sunday school picnic and swimming party midweek. Mary Charles Scott visited Kathryn Collier, with several families stopping by from Huntsville and Birmingham for short visits. Marion Dublin plans a weekend with her cousin Mary. Local residents travel to Harvest, Toney and Capshaw on Sunday.

Madison Fannie Collier Mary Charles Scott Near Madison Kathryn Collier Sam Sides Carbon Hill Ned Sturdivant Huntsville Roland Dublin Marion Harevest Toney Capshaw C. ©. Osborn Tennessee C. Mitchell Near Viana Marion Dublin Mary Charles Scott

Daily Crossword Puzzle acCROSS

Puzzle text presents scattered clues and partial fills for a crossword. It lists across and down entries with mismatched letters and stray hints, including references to objects like candles, organs, and animals, plus random numbers and state names. The readable fragments suggest a standard puzzle page with clues and labeled positions rather than a coherent news item.

Why Morgan County Needs a County Agent

Letter to the editor argues Morgan County lacks a County Farm Demonstration Agent unlike other Alabama counties. It praises agents for crop protection, soil and fruit care, seed selection, marketing help, and county coordination with Auburn extension, noting agents travel about ten thousand miles yearly and justify government salaries. F Bailey, Route 4, Morton, Ala.

Decatur Daily Morgan County Alabama Extension Service Auburn

United States Exports 13 Million Pairs of Rubber Footwear

The United States exported 13,094,861 pairs of rubber footwear in the past year. This trade statistic highlights strong demand for durable footwear abroad, reflecting industrial production and international market reach.

United States

Oregon Voters Set Ballot On Cigarette Sales Ban

Oregon voters will ballot on an initiative measure to prohibit sale of cigarettes in the state.

Oregon

White seeks Kansas legislature seat after GOP nomination

W L Young Bill White son of William Allen White and Emporia Gazette associate editor is a candidate for the Kansas state legislature having won the Republican nomination.

W. L Young Bill) White William Allen White The Emporia Gazette Kansas

Missing Tire Found After Escape at Depot

The tire believed to be stolen awaits its owner who can claim it at the freight depot with proper ID. Johnny Towne, depot watchman, recovered the tire Tuesday night from a fleeing Black man who dropped it while escaping after an inquiry and fell into a railroad embankment.

Stoen Johnny Towne

Rev George Tucker Speaks at Decatur Rotary Club

Rev George Tucker led a community revival campaign and spoke before the Decatur Rotary Club on Monday. John H. McGehee introduced him and the fellowship committee organized the program, ending with a rising vote of thanks.

George Tucker Decatur Rotary Club Tucker John H. McGehee

Motorist Convicted for Failing to Aid Struck Dog in California

A California motorist was convicted after a crash on the highway where he did not stop to assist a dog he struck. The case centered on running away from the scene and failing to render aid as required by law.

California

Rotary Club Picnic Plans Move Forward

Plans proceed for the Rotary club picnic to be held on Wednesday September 3 at the plantation of Rotarian Gilbert White in Limestone County. ware s committees are handling the details.

Rotary Club Gilbert White Limestone County

Largest garage in Europe rises in Stockholm

The new Stockholm facility is described as Europe’s largest garage and will house 1,500 cars.

Europe Stockholm

Rain boosts crops across central America and Midwest

Rain from two days of showers brought relief to drought hit areas. The Chicago weather bureau noted 1.72 inches at Birmingham 1.60 at Davenport and 1.34 at Williston with widespread beneficial soaking for corn wheat potatoes and pastures. Southern Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin benefited as drought eased.

Chicago Central America Weather Bureau Government Weather Bureau Birmingham Davenport Iowa Williston N. C Illinois Indiana Corn

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